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[Pneumatic lithotripsy under ureteroscope for pyonephrosis due to calculus obstruction]
Jun Xin1, Shu-di Huang, Li-xin Yu
1Team of Postgraduate, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China. junxin@pub2.qz.fj.cn
Objective:
To summarize the experiences of pneumatic lithotripsy under ureteroscope for pyonephrosis due to calculus obstruction.
Methods:
Twelve patients with pyonephrosis due to calculus obstruction were treated using endoscopic manipulation such as ureteroscopy, pneumatic lithotripsy and indwelling double J catheter.
Results:
In the 12 cases, the ureteral calculi were cleared after one treatment in 10 cases, and the other 2 cases were cured by additional extracorporeal shock-wave lithotomy performed 1 to 2 weeks later.
Conclusion:
Ureteroscopic manipulation is safe, minimally invasive and effective for the treatment of pyonephrosis due to calculus obstruction.